South Dakota State University Walk and Talk – Episode 2: Seize the Moment(um)
Athletics Director, Justin Sell, details the ongoing challenges and rewards of delivering collegiate athletic facilities.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Justin Sell, the 12th Director of Athletics at South Dakota State University, as we look back on his role in bringing SDSU’s world-class athletic facilities to life. Over the past decade, these facilities have set a new standard for collegiate sports. We’ll explore the complexities, challenges, and key decisions involved in the capital planning process, as well as reflect on Sell’s leadership in overseeing more than $200 million in facility upgrades.
Episode #2:
In this episode, we dive into what it takes to leverage opportunities for facility development, and examine how college athletics programs can make the most of the present while building the momentum necessary for long-term success.
Watch the 8.75-minute episode below:
Video shot and edited by Sean Murphy
Quotes from the video:
“The S-Jack has become a model building in college sports. It’s very unique, it’s got a clear-span structure, has a 300-meter track, indoor practice field (80 yards)… This is an all-in-one complex that serves all indoor and outdoor sports. We’re celebrating it’s 10th anniversary, which is extraordinary. Time flies!”
“Every decision you’re making today, yeah, it might help you win today, but it’s also gonna have an impact a week from now; a year from now; or 10 years from now.”
“I think, at the end of the day, what we’re really trying to do here is be able to focus on how do we win today? How do we invest in other people? If you keep those things at the core of who you are, success follows and we can control today, within the context of the best version of us, which includes all of these facilities.”
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